Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on a revised version of the Blue Badge Policy, Procedure and Practice.

          The Board was advised that the Blue Badge Scheme was introduced in 1970 and amended in 2013. The Department for Transport (DfT) was responsible for the legislation that set out the framework for the scheme. DfT guidance stated that local authorities were responsible for determining and implementing procedures including enforcement.

          It was reported that the current version of the Blue Badge Policy, Procedure and Practice (PPP), was produced in 2012 and reviewed in 2014. The report contained a summary of the changes proposed under the current review and consultation. It was noted that a considerable amount of work had taken place regarding enforcement issues and organisational badges, and the new policy contained clear processes applicable to the local area.

          RESOLVED: That

1)    the report be noted; and

2)    the revised Blue Badge Policy be approved.